Thursday, January 17, 2013

Favorites: No Evidence of a Crime

Sometimes with crime mysteries, the characters get lost in the details of the crime and the mystery they are trying to solve. That can still make an interesting story, but the mystery is always better when the characters come to life and readers connect. 

Vondrak did a good job with the relationships in this book. I felt concerned about the characters not only when they were in danger, but also just in general. I wanted them to make it through and not be screwed over because they were trying to o the right thing. I wanted them to find their places in life and be happy. 

Each of the two main characters had pasts that made it hard for them to fit in when the book starts. I enjoyed watching them change and grow throughout the story. In particular, the relationship that develops between Jim and Kathleen as partners kept me reading. They were both so independent in the beginning. The defined their roles in the partnership based on what others expected of them and what their duty was. It was interesting to watch them grow an develop a real partnership and friendship. 

No Evidence of a Crime is available from Amazon. "The Evidence is Clear" is also available from Amazon

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9 comments:

  1. Don't remember which is the last, but it was probably Dean Koontz. :D

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  2. Wasn't sure if it was supposed to be a separate comment for each entry, so I'm leaving three comments!

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    1. I don't know why this has three leave a blog post options! It used to have different options. How weird! Thanks for commenting. Sorry about the confusion :)

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  3. Last comment! :D Found you via voiceBoks. You can find me at http://craftyzoowithmonkeys.blogspot.com

    I have some low entry giveaways going on. :D

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    1. I love Dean Koontz! Thanks for stopping b from Voiceboks :)I'll head over to your blog this afternoon. Thanks!

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  4. This sounds like a very interesting book from an author with first hand knowledge. I'm currently reading "Cleansed by Fire" by James R. Callan, a friend of mine. I read so many books by "unknown" authors, I rarely have time to read the best sellers!

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    1. That's how my reading list has been lately too! You can really find some great books when you venture out into the world of indie books. Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I understand. Now that I have a few authors as friends, my list of books to read has become quite long and unmanagable. I enjoy those little glimpses of different writer’s perspectives. Sometimes as I read the best sellers juxtaposed to a small author’s work I wonder “How is this a best seller?” But alas they must be read or I will have difficulty at parties with my friends when everyone is discussing Shades of Grey.

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    1. I know what you mean. It seems like everyone I know has read that, but it's just not on my list. I love meeting indie authors!

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